Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Freudenberg; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group offers a fixed-term apprenticeship designed for students and early-career talent in a manufacturing setting. You will gain hands-on skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, and industrial technologies while working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that support operations.

The program emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, with training tracks tracked separately from regular headcount to support professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in a related technical field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance systems.
• Experience or training with PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and Foxboro I/A control systems.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives and temperature/pressure control systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting training with experienced professionals.
• Apply classroom learning to real manufacturing projects.
• Develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and modern industrial technologies.
• Engage in an apprenticeship designed for students and early-career talent.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (technical)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Foxboro I/A

Multimeter

AC/DC drives

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

Combine hands-on experience at Freudenberg Performance Materials with classroom learning to build real-world maintenance and technical skills. Work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical knowledge in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement. Apply what you learn in your studies directly to meaningful projects that support manufacturing operations. Develop valuable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and modern industrial technologies. Explore a career path with opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term professional development. Fixed-term apprentice opportunity designed for students and early-career talent, with participation tracked separately from regular company headcount.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a related technical field preferred. Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance systems. Experience or training with PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and industrial control systems (such as Foxboro I/A) preferred. Ability to use diagnostic tools, including a multimeter, to test and troubleshoot electrical circuits. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation. Knowledge of AC/DC drives and basic temperature and pressure control systems.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA) Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.